The Devil Dragon Pilot: A Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller (Ford Stevens Military-Aviation Thriller Series Book 1) by Colby Lawrence

Author:Colby, Lawrence [Colby, Lawrence]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Mach278 LLC Books
Published: 2016-11-11T05:00:00+00:00

Part 6

The Plan

45 Bistro Restaurant, East Broughton Street, Savannah, Georgia

The Gulfstream Corporate Weekly Dinner was being held at 45 Bistro this week, and the usual gang from customer service and marketing always hosted a splendid meal. Aircrew from all over the world flew into Savannah, Georgia, for semiannual training, as did new owners, technicians, and anyone else affiliated with Gulfstream for the week. It was their special night out, all expenses paid, to show their appreciation for the business they gave Gulfstream. Each week the location rotated to another fine dining experience, and 45 Bistro was an excellent choice for this fine evening, located in the Marshall House Hotel just five minutes’ walk from the famous River Walk, full of scenery, bars, and more restaurants. The historic hotel, rumored to be haunted since being built in the mid-1800s, had previously served as a hospital, treating yellow fever for soldiers of the Union Army during the Civil War.

Sitting in one corner of the restaurant with his back to the original 1851 brickwork was an unusual and boisterous patron. Reggie Bryant, president of Gulfstream, was the special guest at tonight’s early evening dinner, a rare occasion, considering his travel and work schedule. Reggie had just ordered his meal, laughing with the visiting aircrew, when his smartphone vibrated.

“Burns, you old dog. How the heck are you?” Reggie answered, seeing it was Calvin Burns calling on his caller ID. They were both Savannah State College alums, former roommates and fraternity brothers, and Reggie did not want to ignore the call. It was about four months since they last talked, and Reggie was always willing to talk to his good friend. He was also always available to the organization he represented, as the US government was a large customer with deep pockets. In addition to being patriotic, it was good business for Gulfstream.

“Good. Good. I hope I’m not bothering you,” Calvin said, ever so respectful of his time.

“Brother, anytime is good for you. I’m at a work dinner, but let me step over here toward the doorway, make some room, here. These pilots at this dinner are getting loud and rowdy already! Goddamn these pilots, always yelling…carrying on. Anyway, how’s the family?” he said laughing at the energy and fun in the room.

Reggie was already up and walking over to the doorway. He glanced outside at the wooden awning over the sidewalk. The aircrews and other guests were already into their third drink and getting louder by the minute. The domestic and international pilots and others were visiting the Savannah facility to do their semiannual pilot training in the simulators, or to pick up a new jet, or even attend crew resource training. The costs associated with a new jet could be around $67 million, so the least Gulfstream could do was take everyone out for a fun dinner.

“Everyone is terrific, my friend. All healthy and good…and I hope yours are, too. Hey, sounds like a fun evening, but look, ah, Reggie. I’m sorry to bring up business this fast, but I need a favor.

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